Stutopia Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Cool as **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay84 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Stu, just realised I forgot the parts list for you. A quick brain dump below. I'll update this with links over the weekend hopefully for any of the important items. I'll list out the mandatory items first to get gaming, then the second list are the other bits I purchased to tuck it all in nicely to the PS. Raspberry Pi 3. A Pi2 will also be fine, just a little slower, and doesnt have onboard Wifi Suitable Pi Power Supply. 5V 2.5Amps is preferred Micro SD Card, 4GB or above. Class 10 HDMI Cable USB Gaming controller Appropriate SD Image to run emulators Then for the extra bits I used in my build: Something to put the Pi in (Playstation in my case) Micro USB extension cable for power (micro female -> micro male) HDMI extension cable (full size female -> full size male) Micro SD to SD extension cable (white ribbon cable) 2 x USB extension cables (full size USB female -> full size USB male) ATX-Raspi power circuit from US 2 x Resistors for ATX-Raspi. (1K and 10K) Switches or LEDs for ATX-Raspi if not already fitted to 'case' PS Controller to USB Adapter (use the one in a blue plastic case) Tools wise, I completed this build with minimal tools: screwdriver, soldering iron, dremmel cutting disk. hot glue and some electrical tape. I did also plash out and purchase a soldering helper, the thing with a magnifying glass and two crocodile clips to hold wires whilst you solder them. SUPER useful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Thanks for that Matt, you've inspired me. Ordered a Pi3 today, my 1st gen pi is too slow for any fun, it's just been chugging along running XBMC. However, I flattended it and have put it to use today by getting familiar with command line. Also as you mentioned it, attempting to SSH in from my MacBook. This worked brilliantly as I can get shot of the clunky old keyboard and mouse getting in the way. Played with tightvncserver too, so I can go headless on the Pi. The only downside is I can't press # on my mac keyboard, despite a dozen attempts at configuring Raspbian Gonna have a play with RetroPie tomorrow and see what that throws up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 On 17/06/2017 at 00:05, SuperStu said: The only downside is I can't press # on my mac keyboard, Late to the game here, but 100% agree with this. I thought my keyboard was broken for the evening! I've now 'borrowed' a Win-blows keyboard from work to help with Pi activities How's your build going Stu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 31 minutes ago, mattross1313 said: Late to the game here, but 100% agree with this. I thought my keyboard was broken for the evening! I've now 'borrowed' a Win-blows keyboard from work to help with Pi activities How's your build going Stu? The thing is, after I installed retropie and the games I spent a lot of time just playing them that I should’ve spent building. Who can resist those classics??!? Thanks for the reminder to crack on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 (edited) Thread revival....But I dug this out of the man cave recently and been having a play on Gran Turismo. We got married in June and since around Jan my man-cave has been FULL of wedding related decorations. I haven't seen the XBOX or anything all year. That's soon to change. I'm also looking into the next project which will likely be a refresh of a old Sega Game Gear, with some tweaks. May or may not sell the PiStation build to fund the habit, will see. How did you get on @SuperStu ? Or are you still getting side tracked just playing the games Edited August 17, 2018 by mattross1313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I got totally side tracked, sadly not gamin though, house move, new job, holidays, once I finish the house (circa 2035) I’ll be back on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Bought a Pandora's box 5 recently. Good fun an the emulation isn't bad at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) Colossal thread revival! But having a tidy up at home and putting this up for sale. Forum deals available if anyone is interested in it Edited September 24, 2019 by mattross1313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Just read this thread thinking "alright for some, having time to play games", as it reminded me of how much I used to love gaming and since I got married all that was forced on hold and ive not hardly played any since...... .... and then I get to the end and find out since your married your selling it now. Glad its not just me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 16 minutes ago, rabbitstew said: ... and then I get to the end and find out since your married your selling it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W8BGS Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 On 24/09/2019 at 19:23, mattross1313 said: Colossal thread revival! But having a tidy up at home and putting this up for sale. Forum deals available if anyone is interested in it How much are you wanting for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 9 hours ago, W8BGS said: How much are you wanting for it? Looking for around £60 to cover the parts. But I don't think we're too far from each other, so could work something to save on postage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W8BGS Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 hour ago, mattross1313 said: Looking for around £60 to cover the parts. But I don't think we're too far from each other, so could work something to save on postage? So tempted with this, but I do have a Atari 7800, Master System, Megadrive, PS2, Wii and Xbox one at home and don’t play them. Does your Pi have the neo geo emulator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 On 28/09/2019 at 10:39, W8BGS said: So tempted with this, but I do have a Atari 7800, Master System, Megadrive, PS2, Wii and Xbox one at home and don’t play them. Does your Pi have the neo geo emulator? It's the owning that's it's important, can't remember the last time I used my Xbox for something other than Netflix Ive not seen neo Geo on the list, but the OS only displays options based on the Roms you have installed (don't think I have any). from some quick Googling , retropie does appear to support neo geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W8BGS Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 On 29/09/2019 at 19:05, mattross1313 said: It's the owning that's it's important, can't remember the last time I used my Xbox for something other than Netflix Ive not seen neo Geo on the list, but the OS only displays options based on the Roms you have installed (don't think I have any). from some quick Googling , retropie does appear to support neo geo As much as I think it is so cool I am going to have to pass sadly. Good luck with the sale mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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